March 1, 2026
Tag: Rincon Brewery
Rincon Brewery’s Funk Zone Outpost Is Closing
More food news: Validation Ale looks to expand its outdoor space; Bluewater Grill update; profile of non-alcoholic beverage maker Glasrose; Jamaican food on lower State Street; Westside food market in the works; Montesano Group said to be opening a restaurant in the Santa Ynez Valley; Buellton is getting a farmers' market; Tamar's chicken schnitzel sandwich. 27
February 22, 2026
Yetz’s Bagels Opens in Goleta Tomorrow
More food news: An update on Renaud's Bistro on upper State Street; Mesa frozen-yogurt shop will apparently reopen; Santa Ynez's Lucky Hen Larder will close next month; Queen Cup Coffee is now focusing on Los Olivos; Bite Club profile; Corazón outpost could be coming to the harbor. 2
April 5, 2023
Taqueria La Unica Has Finally Opened
More food news: Dang Burger is taking up permanent residence in Carpinteria; the Three Pickles shop on Chapala Street is open; Taste of Santa Barbara is in May; Rincon Brewery's Funk Zone outpost has reopened with a full kitchen; Brass Bear Uptown has started serving weekend brunch; an update on Na Na Thai in Buellton; more thoughts on Satellite's forthcoming satellite location; The Daisy has expanded dinner service; self-checkout at Bristol Farms; the recipe for Bettina's passion fruit pavlova. 3
January 18, 2023
The Main Restaurant Menu at the Inn at Mattei’s Tavern
More food news: Daytime food service at Buttonwood Farm & Winery; change of plans for Carpinteria rooftop bar; opening date for the Peasants Deli arcade; a new coffee van called Considered; Rincon Brewery's Funk Zone outpost is closed for improvements; Azul seems to have paused before opening for real. 2
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